pythagorean

/pai,θægə'ri:ən/

Thân thiện

The student draws a right triangle to illustrate the Pythagorean theorem.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to Pythagoras or his teachings: Describes anything connected to the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, his school of thought, or his followers.
   • Relating to the Pythagorean theorem: Specifically describes the mathematical relationship in a right-angled triangle, where the square of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The class studied Pythagorean philosophy, which combined mathematics and mysticism.
  • To find the length of the ladder, you need to apply the Pythagorean theorem.

Advanced Usage

• "Pythagorean triple": A set of three positive integers (a, b, c) that satisfy the equation a² + b² = c².
  • (3, 4, 5) is the most famous example of a Pythagorean triple.

Variants and Related Words

• Pythagoreanism (n): The philosophical and religious system founded by Pythagoras, emphasizing mathematics, harmony, and the transmigration of souls.
  • Pythagoreanism had a significant influence on later Greek thought.

Synonyms

• Pythagoric (adj): An alternative, less common adjective form with the same meaning.
  • The Pythagoric brotherhood was a secretive society.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to Pythagoras or his geometry
   • Pythagorean philosophy
   • Pythagorean theorem

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